Shi's Voice Acting Demo Reel

[Seymour]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLbJbh6TwK4"]YouTube - Shi's Voice Acting Demo Reel[/ame]

Let me know what you think~!

Keiichi Maebara- Higurashi: When They Cry
Announcer- Melee Tournament (Friends Project)
Finnian- Black Butler
Hollow Ichigo- BLEACH
Gold- Pokemon
Guy Cecil- Tales of The Abyss
Naoto- Guilty Royale
Itsuki Koizumi- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Akatsuki Kain- Vampire Knight
Manda- Naruto
Emil/Ratatosk- Tales of Symphonia 2
Itachi Uchiha- Naruto

[Lexalicous]

That's all you? Props to you it was fun listening and you got undouptedly talent doing this. My fav recording is the last one. Somehow I like your voice better if you speak thoughtful and calm.

[Seymour]

That's all you? Props to you it was fun listening and you got undouptedly talent doing this. My fav recording is the last one. Somehow I like your voice better if you speak thoughtful and calm.

heheh, so my normal voice is best suited for yu, how nice =w=~
Thank you very much -bows-

[Ramune]

Nice variety you have. Your strongest point is your medium voice. This sounds like it is your first demo, as most people don't out and say this is "professional". Your Itachi, to me, was your weakest voice, which isn't a good note to leave on. I think you have potential, but there are a few things I heard right off the bat that could use work on the production front.

I would recommend getting away from doing specific character voices from anime and develop your own script to make your roles truly your own. By doing this, you destroy having people identify your voice by pre-established character, and instead have them identify your voice by simply you. I admit to have just taken roles that I had already done in various fandubs or auditions in my first demo. In my honest opinion, no one should do this unless they are taking roles that they officially have voiced for, which would truly make it "pro".

To me, your demo lacks excitement and umph that sets it apart from your run-of-the-mill demo for a few reasons. 1) I already knew most of the characters you were going to be mimicking/interpreting, which diminishes any level of expectation for the next voice. 2) Most of the roles you were voicing for were simply calm, natural speaking dialogue. Yes, you had an energetic voice or two, but that was really it. Showing off more acting and ebb of emotion that define distinct situations would bring more life to your demo. 3) A few of your voices only had a few seconds to shine, while a few were quite long. The former gives off an impression that you can't sustain a character voice effectively and will instantly make it forgettable, while the latter causes the demo to seem longer and dragged out. Having a balance that gives each voice definitive time to be showcased is a good thing to keep in mind. 4) Every voice needs to be strong. Your performance quality fluctuated throughout the demo and then ended on a low note. Avoid that at all costs.

Mixing-wise, you definitely have a quality mic, and know how to use it. So that's not a problem. Some of your voices were hard to hear, and had to adjust my volume to hear them. Your H.Ichigo voice is the best example of this. Make sure that every voice is adjusted to be heard and understood at an average volume. You've got good enunciation already, so don't sacrifice it.

Like I said, if this was your first demo, it's a good start. It's not easy to produce a quality, pro-like demo, but what matters most is that your BEST vocal quality is showcased. Keep the energy high, the acting strong, and the atmosphere defining. Combined with an on-point script and vocal talent that really defines you and your style, you'll have something that's sure to turn ears your way. =]

All the best!

[Seymour]

Nice variety you have. Your strongest point is your medium voice. This sounds like it is your first demo, as most people don't out and say this is "professional". Your Itachi, to me, was your weakest voice, which isn't a good note to leave on. I think you have potential, but there are a few things I heard right off the bat that could use work on the production front.

I would recommend getting away from doing specific character voices from anime and develop your own script to make your roles truly your own. By doing this, you destroy having people identify your voice by pre-established character, and instead have them identify your voice by simply you. I admit to have just taken roles that I had already done in various fandubs or auditions in my first demo. In my honest opinion, no one should do this unless they are taking roles that they officially have voiced for, which would truly make it "pro".

To me, your demo lacks excitement and umph that sets it apart from your run-of-the-mill demo for a few reasons. 1) I already knew most of the characters you were going to be mimicking/interpreting, which diminishes any level of expectation for the next voice. 2) Most of the roles you were voicing for were simply calm, natural speaking dialogue. Yes, you had an energetic voice or two, but that was really it. Showing off more acting and ebb of emotion that define distinct situations would bring more life to your demo. 3) A few of your voices only had a few seconds to shine, while a few were quite long. The former gives off an impression that you can't sustain a character voice effectively and will instantly make it forgettable, while the latter causes the demo to seem longer and dragged out. Having a balance that gives each voice definitive time to be showcased is a good thing to keep in mind. 4) Every voice needs to be strong. Your performance quality fluctuated throughout the demo and then ended on a low note. Avoid that at all costs.

Mixing-wise, you definitely have a quality mic, and know how to use it. So that's not a problem. Some of your voices were hard to hear, and had to adjust my volume to hear them. Your H.Ichigo voice is the best example of this. Make sure that every voice is adjusted to be heard and understood at an average volume. You've got good enunciation already, so don't sacrifice it.

Like I said, if this was your first demo, it's a good start. It's not easy to produce a quality, pro-like demo, but what matters most is that your BEST vocal quality is showcased. Keep the energy high, the acting strong, and the atmosphere defining. Combined with an on-point script and vocal talent that really defines you and your style, you'll have something that's sure to turn ears your way. =]

All the best!

this was actually very encouraging to hear, you see I have been VAing on Youtube for a good time right now, but usually YT comments just lead to a 'good job' or something random like that, I have done demo reels in the past but were all voices I just did for fun, on the contrary, these are voices I have been casted for on the VAC and YT, and I had a feeling ending with Itachi would be risky, and thanks for showing me that

I know I have a lot to learn, and it was kinda silly to call this 'professional', and Im glad you gave the time to make this comment, I really apprieciate it ^^

[Ramune]

this was actually very encouraging to hear, you see I have been VAing on Youtube for a good time right now, but usually YT comments just lead to a 'good job' or something random like that..

I started out on YT also, and it was mediocre, unhelpful comments like that which brought me here to VAA. That's why I always do what I can to give something worthwhile every time I post a critique. I'm glad I could be helpful & encouraging to you. That's how we all improve and grow in our skills. =]

[Hokage Titan]

Not bad for a first demo, I gotta go and second pretty much everything my friend Ramune said. Your Itachi could use a bit of work but I feel that it's there somewhere.
Also just keep your energy high and acting as best you can =P

[Seymour]

Not bad for a first demo, I gotta go and second pretty much everything my friend Ramune said. Your Itachi could use a bit of work but I feel that it's there somewhere.
Also just keep your energy high and acting as best you can =P

As long as I have the motivation, my office, and red bull, Im all set =w=b

[Lexalicous]

That's the right attitute!

[DaelynD]

Great voice range!

A little hard to understand you during your announcer lines, but I have to say that you make an awesome Emil and Ratatosk!